This team researched the traditions and techniques of medieval martial arts in Europe. After developing a detailed research document based on studying historical manuscripts and modern interpretations of the techniques for armored and unarmored combat, the team produced a video documentary for the Higgins Armory Museum. Approximately fifteen minutes in length, this documentary combines historical sources with modern reconstructions to present the purposes and techniques of wrestling, sword, staff, and armored combat to visitors at the Higgins Armory.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• DeCuir, Michael G.
• Malek, Imran I.
• Trunko, Ryan J.
• Jerry, Curtis Shawn

Subject

• Industry
• Culture

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 07D027I

Keyword

• History

Advisor

• Forgeng, Jeffrey L.

Year

• 2007

Sponsor

• Higgins Armory Museum

Date created

• 2007-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright